A yogurt concentrate mixing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a yogurt concentrate mixing device, including a tank and a top plate disposed on the top of the tank. An annular opening for material inlet is formed between the top plate and the tank. A bracket is fixedly connected to the circumferential side wall of the top plate, and the bracket is bolted to the top of the tank. A support ring is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate. A guide ring capable of circular motion is rotatably disposed on the top of the support ring. A toothed ring is fixedly connected to the top of the guide ring. Multiple feeding components are disposed on the side wall of the toothed ring. A motor is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate, and a drive rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The lower end of the drive rod extends into the interior of the tank. In this utility model, the material hopper can perform circular motion. When the electromagnetic discharge valve is opened, the raw material is discharged through the discharge pipe and enters the interior of the tank through the annular opening. This disperses the raw material in multiple directions, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the tank, resulting in a more uniform mixing process and improved product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of yogurt ingredient technology, specifically to a yogurt concentrate ingredient mixing device. Background Technology

[0002] A yogurt concentrate mixing unit is used in the yogurt production process to mix various ingredients (such as milk, probiotics, sugar, stabilizers, thickeners, fruit pieces, etc.) in a specific ratio. These units are typically used in industrial-scale yogurt production to ensure product consistency, quality, and high production efficiency.

[0003] However, during yogurt processing, sometimes due to the fixed location of the feed inlet, raw materials (such as milk, sugar, stabilizers, etc.) can easily accumulate locally when entering the tank, resulting in uneven mixing. 1. If the raw materials are not mixed evenly, the taste of the yogurt will be uneven. Some batches of yogurt may be sweeter and thicker, while others may be less flavorful, affecting the flavor and quality of the product. 2. If some raw materials are not fully mixed, it may be necessary to add more raw materials or perform additional processing, which will increase the waste of raw materials and costs in the production process. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a yogurt concentrate mixing device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a yogurt concentrate mixing device, comprising a tank and a top plate disposed on the top of the tank, wherein an annular opening for material feeding is formed between the top plate and the tank, a bracket is fixedly connected to the circumferential side wall of the top plate, the bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the tank by bolts, a support ring is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, a guide ring capable of circular motion is rotatably disposed on the top of the support ring, a toothed ring is fixedly connected to the top of the guide ring, multiple feeding components are disposed on the side wall of the toothed ring, a motor is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate, a drive rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, the lower end of the drive rod penetrates into the interior of the tank, a drive gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the drive rod, the drive gear is located above the top plate, a driven gear is rotatably disposed on the top of the top plate, and the driven gear simultaneously meshes with the drive gear and the toothed ring.

[0008] Preferably, an anchor-type stirring paddle is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive rod, and an inclined blade turbine is also fixedly connected to the side wall of the drive rod.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a support bar fixed to the top of the toothed ring, a material hopper is provided above the support bar, a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material hopper, the discharge pipe passes through the support bar, and an electromagnetic discharge valve is provided on the discharge pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank, and an electromagnetic discharge valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the tank body has an annular cavity on its side wall, and a vortex heating tube is installed inside the cavity.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes two arc-shaped cover plates, which can be spliced ​​together to form a complete ring for closing the annular opening.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] This utility model provides a yogurt concentrate mixing device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, the motor is started, which drives the drive gear to rotate. The drive gear drives the driven gear to rotate, and the driven gear drives the gear ring to make a circular motion. The gear ring drives the material hopper on the support bar to make a circular motion. When the electromagnetic discharge valve is opened, the raw material is discharged through the discharge pipe and enters the tank through the annular opening. At this time, the raw material is dispersed in multiple directions. This rotation mechanism can ensure that the raw material is evenly distributed in the entire tank, avoiding accumulation in one position, ensuring a more uniform mixing process, and improving product quality.

[0016] 2. In this invention, the motor drives the drive rod to rotate, which in turn drives the inclined blade turbine impeller to rotate. Through the 45° inclined blade design, the turbine impeller generates upward and axial flow force, breaking up particle deposition and reducing the residence time of particles at the bottom of the container. This not only prevents the tilting and deposition of heavy particles but also promotes uniform particle distribution throughout the container, improving the mixing effect. Simultaneously, the drive rod also drives the anchor-type stirring paddle to rotate, generating strong fluid turbulence at a relatively low speed during the stirring process, effectively mixing the yogurt concentrate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front perspective three-dimensional structural view of a yogurt concentrate mixing device proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the installation state of the arc-shaped cover plate of the yogurt concentrate mixing device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional structural diagram;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a yogurt concentrate mixing device proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 101. Chamber; 2. Top plate; 3. Motor; 4. Drive gear; 5. Gear ring; 6. Driven gear; 7. Support bar; 8. Material hopper; 9. Discharge pipe; 10. Electromagnetic discharge valve; 11. Support ring; 12. Guide ring; 13. Bracket; 14. Arc-shaped cover plate; 15. Drive rod; 16. Inclined blade turbine propeller; 17. Anchor-type agitator; 18. Annular opening; 19. Discharge pipe; 20. Electromagnetic discharge valve; 21. Vortex heating tube. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a yogurt concentrate preparation device, including a tank 1 and a top plate 2 set on the top of the tank 1. An annular opening 18 for feeding is formed between the top plate 2 and the tank 1. In order to facilitate the raw materials to enter the interior of the tank 1, a bracket 13 is fixedly connected to the circumferential side wall of the top plate 2. The bracket 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the tank 1 by bolts, which can realize the purpose of disassembling the top plate 2. After the yogurt is prepared, the anchor-type stirring paddle 17 and the inclined blade turbine paddle 16 are cleaned to remove residual yogurt on the surface, and the interior of the tank 1 can also be cleaned. A support ring 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 2. A guide ring 12 that can rotate in a circular motion is rotatably set on the top of the support ring 11. A toothed ring 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the guide ring 12. A circular guide groove is opened on the top of the guide ring 12. The cross-section of the guide groove is inverted T-shaped. The lower end of the guide ring 12 is movably embedded in the guide groove.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The side wall of the gear ring 5 is provided with multiple feeding components. The top plate 2 is fixedly installed with a motor 3. The output end of the motor 3 is fixedly connected to a drive rod 15. The lower end of the drive rod 15 extends into the inside of the tank body 1. The drive rod 15 is coaxially fixedly connected to a drive gear 4. The drive gear 4 is located above the top plate 2. The top of the top plate 2 is rotatably provided with a driven gear 6. The driven gear 6 meshes with the drive gear 4 and the gear ring 5 at the same time.

[0026] During the feeding process, the motor 3 is started, which drives the drive gear 4 to rotate. The drive gear 4 drives the driven gear 6 to rotate, and the driven gear 6 drives the gear ring 5 to rotate. The gear ring 5 drives the support bar 7 feeding assembly to rotate. The feeding assembly discharges the raw materials into the tank 1 through the annular opening 18, dispersing them in multiple directions. This rotation mechanism ensures that the raw materials are evenly distributed throughout the tank 1, avoiding accumulation in one place, ensuring a more uniform mixing process, and improving product quality. Milk can be directly poured into the tank 1 through the annular opening 18, and then other auxiliary raw materials can be added.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 An anchor-type stirring paddle 17 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive rod 15, and a slanted blade turbine paddle 16 is also fixedly connected to the side wall of the drive rod 15.

[0028] Motor 3 drives drive rod 15 to rotate, which in turn drives oblique blade turbine 16 to rotate. Through its 45° inclined blade design, oblique blade turbine 16 generates upward and axial flow force, breaking up particle deposition and reducing particle residence time at the bottom of tank 1. This not only prevents the tilting and deposition of heavy particles but also promotes uniform particle distribution throughout tank 1, improving mixing efficiency. Simultaneously, drive rod 15 also drives anchor-type stirring paddle 17 to rotate, generating strong fluid turbulence at a relatively low speed during stirring, effectively mixing the yogurt concentrate.

[0029] When the discharge pipe 9 moves to the support 13, to prevent the raw material from spilling onto the support 13, the electromagnetic discharge valve 10 can be closed. The opening and closing of the electromagnetic discharge valve 10 can be controlled by electrical control signal input. These signals usually come from a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or a sensor. As needed, the system will send specific electrical signals to the electromagnetic discharge valve 10 to control its opening and closing, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail.

[0030] Reference Figure 4 The feeding assembly includes a support bar 7 fixed to the top of the toothed ring 5, a material hopper 8 above the support bar 7, a discharge pipe 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the material hopper 8, the discharge pipe 9 passing through the support bar 7, and an electromagnetic discharge valve 10 installed on the discharge pipe 9.

[0031] When the electromagnetic discharge valve 10 is opened, the raw material is discharged through the discharge pipe 9 and enters the tank 1 through the annular opening 18. At this time, because the material hopper 8 is in a circular motion, it can be ensured that the raw material is evenly distributed in the entire tank 1.

[0032] To further explain, the support bar 7 can be fixed to the top of the toothed ring 5 with bolts. The purpose of this design is to facilitate the disassembly of the material hopper 8, and to clean its interior after the batching and mixing work is completed, so as to achieve the purpose of reuse.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 The bottom of the tank body 1 is connected to a discharge pipe 19, and an electromagnetic discharge valve 20 is installed on the discharge pipe 19.

[0034] After the yogurt concentrate is mixed and stirred, the electromagnetic discharge valve 20 is opened, and the discharge pipe 19 discharges the mixed yogurt product.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The tank body 1 has an annular chamber 101 on its side wall, and a vortex heating tube 21 is installed inside the chamber 101.

[0036] In the yogurt-making process, the milk is first heated to approximately 85°C using a vortex heating element 21. The purpose of this process is to kill any harmful microorganisms in the milk and alter the structure of the milk proteins, making them more prone to forming a stable gel during fermentation, thus giving the yogurt a good taste and texture. The heating and temperature control processes described above are existing technologies and not the focus of this application, therefore they will not be elaborated upon. After the milk is heated to the specified temperature, various ingredients are added and mixed to prepare the yogurt concentrate.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 It also includes two arc-shaped cover plates 14, which can be spliced ​​into a complete ring to seal the annular opening 18. The arc-shaped cover plates 14 can prevent the yogurt from losing heat, thereby ensuring temperature stability and avoiding the impact of temperature fluctuations on product quality or taste. The arc-shaped cover plates 14 are also designed to prevent dust from entering the interior of the tank 1.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A yogurt concentrate slurry dosing apparatus characterized by: The device includes a tank body (1) and a top plate (2) disposed on the top of the tank body (1). An annular opening (18) for material feeding is formed between the top plate (2) and the tank body (1). A bracket (13) is fixedly connected to the circumferential side wall of the top plate (2). The bracket (13) is fixedly installed on the top of the tank body (1) by bolts. A support ring (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate (2). A guide ring (12) capable of circular motion is rotatably disposed on the top of the support ring (11). A toothed ring (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide ring (12). The side wall of the gear ring (5) is provided with multiple feeding components. The top plate (2) is fixedly installed with a motor (3). The output end of the motor (3) is fixedly connected with a drive rod (15). The lower end of the drive rod (15) extends into the tank body (1). The drive rod (15) is coaxially fixedly connected with a drive gear (4). The drive gear (4) is located above the top plate (2). The top of the top plate (2) is rotatably provided with a driven gear (6). The driven gear (6) meshes with the drive gear (4) and the gear ring (5) at the same time.

2. A yoghurt concentrate dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anchor-type stirring paddle (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive rod (15), and a slanted blade turbine paddle (16) is also fixedly connected to the side wall of the drive rod (15).

3. The yogurt concentrate mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a support bar (7) fixed to the top of the toothed ring (5), a material hopper (8) is provided above the support bar (7), a discharge pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material hopper (8), the discharge pipe (9) passes through the support bar (7), and an electromagnetic discharge valve (10) is provided on the discharge pipe (9).

4. The yogurt concentrate mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the tank (1) is connected to a discharge pipe (19), and an electromagnetic discharge valve (20) is installed on the discharge pipe (19).

5. The yogurt concentrate mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank (1) has an annular chamber (101) on its side wall, and a vortex heating tube (21) is installed inside the chamber (101).

6. The yogurt concentrate mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two arc-shaped cover plates (14), which can be spliced ​​together to form a complete ring for closing the annular opening (18).

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